Wanted: BIG Blocks!

Updated on November 28, 2007
C.S. asks from Frankfort, IL
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Hi Moms!

I am looking for big blocks for my kids to play with. Have you seen the large cardboard blocks that look like bricks? Those are awesome! The kids can build forts and everything with them. The problem is, I used to have those in my classroom and I know from experience they get trashed (squashed, ripped, etc.) very quickly... especially with toddlers in the house. Large wooden blocks are expensive and they hurt when lobbed over the head with one (I know that from experience too!). The only other option I know of is the squishy blocks. Kids tend to love to put teeth marks in these, but I guess I can live with that. However, I don't know where to find large ones. I don't want the little ones. I want big blocks similar to the cardboard brick ones. Can anyone direct me to some affordable and practical large (possibly squishy) blocks?! I appreciate it! :)

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I *love* the Capri Sun box idea. Just yesterday I was looking at all the boxes I've gotten in the mail from Christmas orders thinking I should use them with the kids. However, that can only last for so long because it is hard to store all the different shapes and sizes. The Capri Sun boxes would be perfect since they are all the same size. Thanks everyone for all the wonderful tips!

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M.C.

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Hi C.,
I'm a child care provider and I love working (playing) with the big blocks. Here's a really inexpensive way that I went about furnishing my latest set of big cardboard blocks. I asked my child care clients to bring in all of their empty really colorful CapriSun juice boxes. They are about the same size as the store bought stackable boxes, are colorful, and the children love playing with them. Each box was opened on just one end to remove the juices, so when I got the boxes I taped that end shut with duct tape or packing tape. I'm into having fun, but I'm also into saving a few bucks. I hope this helps.

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C.S.

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I get a catalog of neat hands-on type toys from a company called Constructive Playthings. Ironically, I was flipping through it last night and noticed several bricks & blocks sets. They have a set of those red cardboard ones that we all remember but they claim to be made of a better stock of cardboard and "can support up to 200 lbs". Perhaps they have the "squishy" ones too? I don't have the catalog with me right now or I'd give you their web address--it is something like constructplay.com--if you google it, I'm sure you'll be able to find them. Anyway, they're worth checking out. Good luck.

C.

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S.

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I just purchased some at toys r us for my son. They are foam blocks. They come 30 in a case and have a foldable carrying case for them. They are large-not giant- but large. I think I paid $99 for them(which i thought was alot for foam)

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E.W.

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I ordered Squashblox on Amazon.com. Only $30, but you'll probably need two sets. They aren't really for stacking, but they are more for building structures. They are flat cushions with velcro on the edges and can be used to build forts, boats, castles, houses, etc. They have add on packs for castles, animals, houses, etc. too. I ordered the castle one. Hope this helps!

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